iainkelly_writing's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
A fun crossover that packs in as many characters from both franchises as possible - the Turtles get to have more fun, while Batman is sidelined a little. Decent enough to make it a worthwhile way to pass an hour.
krystofsubr's review against another edition
3.0
I really don't know how to rate this book. Some of the jokes are really funny, some of them are really lame. The art is sometimes great and sometimes it sucks. The characters interactions are sometimes fun, sometimes they're not. Current me rates this 6/10, 8 year old me rates it 10000/10.
strawberryteeth's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
vernip's review against another edition
4.0
ACTION CARTOON CROSSOVER GOODNESS!
A bit weird when they show that time passed and there are different Robins, but still good stuff with excellent dynamics between both parties.
A bit weird when they show that time passed and there are different Robins, but still good stuff with excellent dynamics between both parties.
jadejade's review against another edition
5.0
I bought this on a whim, as I'm a fan of TMNT - without realising that a related animated feature has come out. I'll have to get onto that! This trade paperback collects two connected stories, set a short time apart. I loved crossover and what-if stories when I was younger, so I always expect a fun time when another such creature darkens my doorway.
I'm not familiar enough with the various Batman animated series to pin-point which art style is being mimicked here (it looks like the 90s series to me) but we are definitely following the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the 2012 animated series.
I appreciated that Batman is doing detective work, and that the Robin/Nightwing tension is referenced in the second story (again, I'm not as familiar with Batman so I'm almost certainly missing more details and winks). The personalities of the turtles align with those of their 2012 animated series counterparts. The art is clear and expressive, although there were at least two (unintentional) derp faces that I spotted - nothing to wreck the flow or fun of the story, however. Introducing a huge cast in a short time can be jarring but a clever method is used: an unobtrusive halo appears over the head of each character as they are introduced, with a short description box.
Would a fan of only Batman or only TMNT like this? Probably, if they are open to crossovers, noting that the individual characters are not delved into too deeply: it's more of a quick comparison of similar/disparate personality types, to see how they play off each other.
Would someone entirely unfamiliar with either like this? Um, maybe. Oddly enough, I find crossovers are a good way to get a distilled version of each universe/cast, and so can inspire a reader to investigate one or both separately later.
I'm not familiar enough with the various Batman animated series to pin-point which art style is being mimicked here (it looks like the 90s series to me) but we are definitely following the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the 2012 animated series.
I appreciated that Batman is doing detective work, and that the Robin/Nightwing tension is referenced in the second story (again, I'm not as familiar with Batman so I'm almost certainly missing more details and winks). The personalities of the turtles align with those of their 2012 animated series counterparts. The art is clear and expressive, although there were at least two (unintentional) derp faces that I spotted - nothing to wreck the flow or fun of the story, however. Introducing a huge cast in a short time can be jarring but a clever method is used: an unobtrusive halo appears over the head of each character as they are introduced, with a short description box.
Would a fan of only Batman or only TMNT like this? Probably, if they are open to crossovers, noting that the individual characters are not delved into too deeply: it's more of a quick comparison of similar/disparate personality types, to see how they play off each other.
Would someone entirely unfamiliar with either like this? Um, maybe. Oddly enough, I find crossovers are a good way to get a distilled version of each universe/cast, and so can inspire a reader to investigate one or both separately later.
evanmather's review against another edition
5.0
Current me rates it 4 stars, but 8 year old me rates it 250 stars, so we can just split the difference.
marimermaid's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
bowienerd_82's review against another edition
3.0
A crossover between the 2012 Nickelodeon Turtles and Batman from the Animated Series, which is an awesome concept (though I would have preferred the 2003 Turtles), though like the other Batman/TMNT crossover, it wound up being a bit of a disappointment. The awesomeness of the concept is not quite enough to carry the day, as the writing was otherwise a little weak
diamondxgirl's review against another edition
4.0
COWABUNGA DUDES AND DUDETTES!
Talk about a complete blast from the past! This little gem was such an adorable little throwback to my childhood and I suggest you check it out!
I was a casual TMNT fan back in the 80s-90s so I frequently interrupted my husband (who watched all of the animated series) asking him, “Was the Rhino guy in the original stories?” “What’s the beef between Shredder and Splinter?” “Has Raphael always been this much of a buzz kill???”
The first two stories are related and take place as you would recognize any comic book. The second half of the book is a group of shorts, which was great! Love all the different art and stories.
Here are a few parts you’ll love:
-Egg beater mutagen tracker - because, what else?
-The chicken, Dr. Cluckingsworth, make the cookoos in Zelda look tame thanks to the Zoo-Diac
-So moralistic - Shredder starts out wounded and the TMNT have to make the choice not to take him out
-“Success often depends on depending on others” - aw, love team books
-“They're tears of hunger-joy" (that's how I feel about pizza, too, Michaelangelo)
-Cassette tape relics. Kids these days will never understand!
My favorite story is the one where Mikey writes a comic. So adorable. Settle in with some pizza and take a trip through NY (sewers) with some turtles with ‘tude!
***Thank you to DC and NetGalley for a copy of TMNT:AA in exchange for my honest review. Who knew I'd enjoy this comic so much?!
Talk about a complete blast from the past! This little gem was such an adorable little throwback to my childhood and I suggest you check it out!
I was a casual TMNT fan back in the 80s-90s so I frequently interrupted my husband (who watched all of the animated series) asking him, “Was the Rhino guy in the original stories?” “What’s the beef between Shredder and Splinter?” “Has Raphael always been this much of a buzz kill???”
The first two stories are related and take place as you would recognize any comic book. The second half of the book is a group of shorts, which was great! Love all the different art and stories.
Here are a few parts you’ll love:
-Egg beater mutagen tracker - because, what else?
-The chicken, Dr. Cluckingsworth, make the cookoos in Zelda look tame thanks to the Zoo-Diac
-So moralistic - Shredder starts out wounded and the TMNT have to make the choice not to take him out
-“Success often depends on depending on others” - aw, love team books
-“They're tears of hunger-joy" (that's how I feel about pizza, too, Michaelangelo)
-Cassette tape relics. Kids these days will never understand!
My favorite story is the one where Mikey writes a comic. So adorable. Settle in with some pizza and take a trip through NY (sewers) with some turtles with ‘tude!
***Thank you to DC and NetGalley for a copy of TMNT:AA in exchange for my honest review. Who knew I'd enjoy this comic so much?!